Older People Waiting Far Too Long for the Social Care Says Age UK
Age UK is handing in a letter to the Chancellor this week, signed by more than 30,000 people, urging him to use the Spring Budget…
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Over £8,000 Raised for Royal Star & Garter at Birmingham International Tattoo
The Birmingham International Tattoo has raised £8,437 for Royal Star & Garter. The impressive total came through the generous support of the audience at the…
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The Belmont Care Home Welcomes Worcester Community to the Memory Café
A Worcester care home welcomes family, friends and all members of the Worcester community to its very own memory café on Thursday the 9th of…
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Royal Alfred Becomes First Seafaring Care Home to Secure Veteran Aware Accreditation
Maritime charity The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society’s care home Belvedere House has become the first in the UK dedicated solely to seafarers to obtain the…
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Celebrating 106 Years with Some Words of Wisdom!
It was a special day at Twyford House Care Home on Monday. Resident Marie celebrated her 106th birthday! Marie, originally from Congleton, moved to the…
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WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
An Army veteran who helped Alan Turing and his team crack enemy Enigma-coded messages during WWII has celebrated her 100th birthday. Annie Downey, who has…
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Birthday Celebrations at Cheshire Based Home Following Surprise Party for Resident Who Turns 100
A Cheshire based home organised a surprise party for one of their residents who celebrated her 100th birthday. MHA Handsworth decorated the dining room with…
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Birthday Celebrations at Knutsford Home as Resident Turns 100 with Partner by His Side
There were plenty of reasons to celebrate at a Knutsford based home following the 100th birthday of one of the residents. Alan Wilson celebrated the…
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Impact of Ageism on People, the Economy and Society Revealed
The devastating impact of ageist attitudes on people, jobs, health, the economy and social cohesion has been revealed in a new report, Ageism: What’s the…
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Global Ageing Conference 2023 Dates Announced
The 2023 Global Ageing Network’s biennial conference in Glasgow in conjunction with Scottish Care and the National Care Forum takes place on 7th and 8th…
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Low Furlong Care Home Resident Receives 100 Birthday Cards from Across the Globe
A Low Furlong resident celebrated her birthday recently with a special twist. To celebrate her 100th year, Low Furlong care home in Shipston-on-Stour threw a…
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We Must Shift the Narrative on Ageing and Disability says LGA
“The Archbishops’ Commission rightly highlights the importance of shifting the narrative on ageing and disability, as well as building better attitudes towards social care and…
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101 Year-Old Celebrates Birthday with Help of Local Schoolchildren
A choir of primary schoolchildren has helped an Ely care home resident celebrate her 101st birthday, presenting her with handmade cards and singing Happy Birthday….
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Care Home Team Leader Celebrates being 80 Years Young and Enjoys Celebration to Mark 48 years of Continuous Service
Ita Graven from Elizabeth House care home in Parkstone enjoyed a double celebration recently when she not only turned 80 but was surprised with a…
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South Shields Centenarian Receives 100th Birthday Message from King Charles III
Mary Capaldi, from Orchard Care Homes’ Ashlea Mews, South Shields, celebrated her 100th birthday last week (3rd January), with a special delivery from King Charles…
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